Latest
issue
Your search results
Search again:
Your search for 'Turning the Tide of Inactivity' returned 873 results
Showing results by date | view results by relevance
Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO), has
stated that “demonstrating impact is key” for the physical activity sector when it comes to
delivering on its potential to society. “Without it, we’re just asking governments for handouts,”
she said.
news •
04 Jan 2023
Cold is the new hot in spa circles, but sceptics question whether the benefits of such practices
are proven.
news •
23 Dec 2022
The newly-established forum will become a Federation at FIBO 2023 in Köln
HCM issue 11 2022
The founder and CEO of Coach Core wants to join forces with operators to mentor kids from challenged backgrounds
HCM issue 11 2022
The head of the World Health Organization’s Physical Activity Unit talks to Kate Cracknell as part of HCM’s partnership with Europe Active
HCM issue 11 2022
Much of the industry continues to fail when it comes to elevating women. Kath Hudson asks what can and should be done
HCM issue 11 2022
CEO of the Global Wellness Institute, Susie Ellis, led the recent Global Wellness Summit in Tel Aviv. Jane Kitchen was there for HCM
HCM issue 11 2022
Elaine Jobson, CEO of Jetts Fitness, has revealed the fitness company’s unique culture and
strategy behind member growth and retention in a competitive market.
news •
30 Nov 2022
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organisation (WHO), FIFA and
Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health, has released
an app called GenMove Season 1, aimed at increasing physical activity among
children.
news •
22 Nov 2022
A new medical study from Tel Aviv University, Israel, has found that the risk of developing
metastatic cancer, the leading cause of death in Israel, drops by up to 72 per cent with regular,
high-intensity aerobic exercise.
news •
16 Nov 2022
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
proving it's a scalable model that could help keep thousands of children active during
the holidays.
news •
16 Nov 2022
Research has found regular high-intensity exercise reduces the risk of metastatic cancer by 72 per cent
HCM issue 10 2022
Martyn Allison reviews the recent Chiles Webster Batson Commission report which casts light on the economic challenges faced by young people when it comes to getting access to exercise
HCM issue 10 2022
Health and wellbeing are in retreat, stalling the UK’s economy says former Bank of England economist
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
message from Andy Haldane, chief executive of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) and former
chief economist at the Bank of England, who spoke at The Health Foundation thinktank's
annual Real challenge lecture.
news •
14 Nov 2022
Members of Parliament in the UK and their teams are taking part in a physical activity
challenge
hosted by UK Active and Myzone between 2 and 30 November.
news •
07 Nov 2022
The World Health Organization has found the global inactivity crisis will have a $300bn financial impact, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 9 2022
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), called Global Status Report on
Physical Activity 2022, has revealed that physical inactivity between 2020 and 2030 will result
in almost 500m people developing a preventable, non-communicable disease (NCD), at a cost
of US$300bn, if governments do not act urgently.
news •
19 Oct 2022
Life Fitness is helping its
customers to create unique
clubs all around the world
HCM issue 9 2022
The founder of The Shredquarters is growing a self-funded franchise business with the aim of making it affordable for franchisees
HCM issue 9 2022
A conference held in London this month will discuss the "next frontier" in health-
and wellness-based urban design and civic architecture.
news •
05 Oct 2022
UK Active and the Churchill Fellowship – the operating name of the Winston Churchill Memorial
Trust – are searching for innovative exercise-inspired projects that could transform people’s
mental and physical health.
news •
17 Sep 2022
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has acquired the Dr Sears Wellness Institute (DSWI) for an
undisclosed sum. DSWI will join ACE as part of a new division, ACE Health and Wellness. The move
enables ACE to expand its health coaching certification and education offering.
news •
15 Sep 2022
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has sent a
letter to the government warning of a “major mental and physical crisis” if financial support is not
provided for the sector.
news •
12 Sep 2022
Fast-growing functional training franchise The Shredquarters has reached the 10-site
milestone with the opening of its latest club in Twickenham, south-west London, on 25 July.
product innovation •
08 Sep 2022
The cost of living crisis is an opportunity for the sector to transform its fundamental economics, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 8 2022
A new study by People Management Insights and Gympass looked at ways to deliver corporate wellbeing programmes by moving beyond a work-first approach
HCM issue 8 2022
UK Active and ITN Productions will be releasing their co-produced programme,
called Fitness for Everyone, on National Fitness Day – Wednesday 21
September. The programme has been created for ITN’s Industry News – which works in partnership with
associations in the UK, Europe and the US – and will be hosted by journalist Louise Minchin from ITN’s
London studios.
news •
02 Sep 2022
As the internet becomes more ‘human and physical’, should you be jumping on board the fast-moving metaverse train sooner rather than later?
HCM issue 7 2022
The World Active Forum (WAF) – a new network of national fitness associations and
organisations from all over the world – has officially launched.
news •
28 Jul 2022
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels.
news •
26 Jul 2022
Latest News
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new ...
Latest News
Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to ...
Latest News
Consultancy and change architects, Miova, have welcomed industry veteran Mark Tweedie on board. Tweedie had ...
Latest News
US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from ...
Latest News
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover ...
Latest News
There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it ...
Latest News
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain ...
Latest News
Kerzner International has signed deals to operate two new Siro recovery hotels in Mexico and ...
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
“Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training”
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations
director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten
years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride
data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of
fitness with software specialist Perfect
Gym providing a scalable tech platform
to power and sustain its growth
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s
new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you.
[email protected]
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –
is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental
health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to
take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful
tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
Current vacancies
Chief Executive Officer, Mount Batten Centre Mount Batten Group
c£65,000pa + pension + benefits
mount batten centre, plymouth, United Kingdom
Current vacancies
Director of Operations Active Luton
£61,000 - £64,000 + exceptional pension + excellent benefits
Luton, United Kingdom
Read the latest issue
Featured supplier news
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to
the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Featured supplier news
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
Company profiles
Physical is the UK’s go-to, one-stop shop for commercial grade fitness equipment and flooring, with ...
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
Search news, features & products:
Find a supplier: